DOCUMENTARY Movies and Tvshows - Page 159

Brand: A Second Coming (2015)

IMDb: 5.9
2015

Follows comedianauthoractivist Russell Brand as he dives headlong into drugs, sex amp fame in an attempt to find happiness, only to realize that our culture feeds us bad ideas amp empty idols Through his stand up, Brand explores his o

Grass is Greener (2019)

IMDb: 7.1
2019

A look at Americas complicated relationship with cannabis

A Faster Horse (2015)

IMDb: 6.7
2015

David Gelb Jiro Dreams of Sushi tackles another venerable, beloved, and long standing institution the Mustang, crown jewel of the Ford fleet

Jordan Klepper Solves Guns (2017)

IMDb: 5.9
2017

America is divided but thats not stopping cocksure ideologue Jordan Klepper from solving Americas most divisive issue guns

Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth (2017)

IMDb: 7.3
2017

The story of Pocahontas has been passed down through the centuries Her relationship with John Smith has been characterized as a romance that united two cultures and created lasting peace

Time for Ilhan (2018)

IMDb: 3.8
2018

This documentary follows the 2016 Minnesota House of Representatives campaign of Ilhan Omar, a Somalian immigrant who attempts to unseat a 43 year incumbent and other challengers

Treehouse Point (2017)

IMDb: N/A
2017

Pete Nelsons decade long quest to build Treehouse Point

Foster (2018)

IMDb: 6.9
2018

Oscar winning filmmakers Deborah Oppenheimer and Mark Jonathan Harris Into the Arms of Strangers Stories of the Kindertransport reunite for a revealing first hand look at the foster care system as seen through the eyes of those w

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2

IMDb: 7.4
2014

A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, Please, Please, Please, in 1956

Where to Invade Next (2015)

IMDb: 7.5
2015

To learn what the USA can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully invades them to see what they have to offer

Shoah (1985)

IMDb: 8.7
1985

Claude Lanzmanns epic documentary recounts the story of the Holocaust through interviews with witnesses perpetrators as well as survivors

Love Is a Verb (2014)

IMDb: 5.6
2014

A video documentation of a transnational social movement of Sufi inspired Sunni Muslims that originated in Turkey and Fethullah Gulen, a Turkish Islamic preacher and an influential religious figure of the movement

Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)

IMDb: 7.4
2012

On April 2nd 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden Documenting this once in a life time performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead up to the show, the day after, and

Burn (2012)

IMDb: 7.5
2012

A documentary about Detroit told through the eyes of firefighters charged with the thankless task of saving a city that many have written off as dead

Maioria Absoluta (1964)

IMDb: 7.8
1964

Statistics, interviews and historical information on illiteracy and inequality in land distribution in Brazils countryside

Met Dieric Bouts (1975)

IMDb: 7.5
1975

A filmed essay about the painter Bouts

Nelson Cavaquinho (1969)

IMDb: 7.8
1969

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The Bredjing Camp (2015)

IMDb: 5.7
2015

Claire Denis goes to Eastern Chad to the Breidjing camp, where 40,000 refugees from Darfur are living

Bipolar Rock N Roller (2018)

IMDb: 7.7
2018

An unflinching account of boxing and combat sports announcer Mauro Ranallos struggle with bipolar disorder

Chronicle of a Summer (1961)

IMDb: 7.5
1961

A documentary about the everyday lives of ordinary Parisians, done in the style of cinema verite

National Parks Exploration Series: Yosem

IMDb: 7.6
2011

The Sierra Nevadas mountain range contains some of the most amazing wonders found on the planet, filled with such notable geographic features including Lake Tahoe, three National Parks, two National Monuments and seemingly endless w

Running with Beto (2019)

IMDb: 5.7
2019

A behind the scenes documentary following Beto ORourkes breakaway campaign to unseat Ted Cruz in the U S Senate

The Case Against 8 (2014)

IMDb: 7.3
2014

A behind the scenes look inside the case to overturn Californias ban on same sex marriage Shot over five years, the film follows the unlikely team that took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the U S Supreme Court

The World Before Your Feet (2018)

IMDb: 7.6
2018

For over six years, and for reasons he cant explain, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every block of every street in New York City a journey of more than 8,000 miles THE WORLD BEFORE YOUR FEET tells the story of one mans unusual

Maria by Callas (2017)

IMDb: 7.2
2017

An intimate look at the life and work of Greek American opera singer Maria Callas, as told in her own words

The Babushkas of Chernobyl (2015)

IMDb: 8.0
2015

An affectionate portrait of a group of women who, after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and evacuation, returned to the exclusion zone surrounding the nuclear power plant and have resided there semi officially, for years

Pearl Jam Twenty (2011)

IMDb: 8.3
2011

A documentary on the band Pearl Jam that marks their 20th anniversary in the year 2011

Petra: Secrets of the Ancient Builders (

IMDb: 7.4
2019

In southern Jordan lies the spectacular city of Petra Built over 2,000 years ago, it contains innumerable architectural treasures colossal buildings carved into cliffs and hundreds of tombs, temples, and baths Petra was a rich and

Gascoigne (2015)

IMDb: 7.1
2015

A feature length theatrical documentary on the life of Paul Gascoigne, one of the most naturally gifted footballers of all time, delving deep into his psyche, vulnerabilities, fears and triumphs

The Secret Disco Revolution (2012)

IMDb: 5.8
2012

A documentary on the disco era featuring interview with its key musicians

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

IMDb: 8.4
2010

An in depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the bands musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the 70s to their current heavy rock style

49 Pulses (2017)

IMDb: 5.4
2017

Utilizing survivor interviews, re enactments, and police body cameras, this documentary examines the Orlando Night Club shooting, one of the worst mass shootings in U S history

Glastonbury Fayre (1972)

IMDb: 6.2
1972

The atmosphere and events of the second Glastonbury Festival, held in 1971

Life in the Doghouse (2018)

IMDb: 8.4
2018

LIFE IN THE DOG HOUSE will tell the inspiring stories of Danny and Rons Rescue 501c3 The film will showcase their unique approach to dog rescue and adoption, which has enabled them to rescue and adopt out 10,000 dogs

Impeachment (2019)

IMDb: 7.2
2019

Political documentary and personal memoir collide in this exploration into the complex truth behind the unraveling of two Brazilian presidencies

The Far Green Country (2018)

IMDb: 5.8
2018

A young family, struggling to stay afloat amidst disappointment and heartache, set out on the road in search of the hope of healing as a couple, connecting with their son and pursuing a more whole hearted pace of life This real life